Wine Tours - Visiting Bravante Vineyards

Howell Mountain was designated as an American Viticultural Area in 1983. Located in the Vaca Mountains, it comprises the northeast side of Napa Valley. This area makes for a perfect climate in which to grow grapes.

Few wineries take the necessary steps that Bravante Vineyards does to ensure the utmost quality of their wines. Amazingly, the work force at Bravante hand picks grapes in 5 pound trays to retain the utmost integrity of the fruit. This is a lengthy, expensive process that culminates in memorable wines.

Stone Ridge is situated on a volcanic bench at an elevation of 1,680 feet above sea level. It is planted with 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5 acres of Merlot, and 1.5 acres of Cabernet Franc. Black Oak Vineyard is comprised of 1.7 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and .75 acres of Cabernet Franc.